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Dagmar Owen Obituary
Dagmar Oksenholt Owen slipped peacefully into eternal bliss at her home in Shreveport Sunday morning, surrounded by her family. Her devoted husband Don, her best friend and soulmate, held her hand at the time of passing.
Dagmar and Don were inseparable throughout their 56 year marriage. Together they raised a family, traveled the world, and relished each other's company in settings both majestic and simple. Their devotion to each other was without limitation.
Dagmar was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. She was proud of her Danish heritage and was widely known for her stunning red hair and her lively wit. She was a faithful member of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral , where she served in the altar guild.
Dagmar is survived by her husband Don, and her two children, Daryl Owen and wife Ellen of McLean, Virginia, and Donna Owen Touchstone and husband Jack of Shreveport. She leaves behind four grandchildren, Amber Carr Gupta and husbnd Rahul, Alexa Leigh Carr, Jonathan Owen Carr, and Alexander Owen, as well as a sister, Jensena Bridges, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral on Wednesday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the parlor . The family has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Sarah Claire Touchstone Memorial - NICU Department; LSU Health Shreveport Foundation; 920 Pierremont Road, Suite 407; Shreveport, LA 71106; 318-861-0855.
Dagmar will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. But all who know and love her can take comfort in knowing that her last meal was ice cream.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dagmar Owen
Mark McCrocklin
March 8, 2012
She will be greatly missed. Our warmest thoughts go out to the family!
-Love Mark McCrocklin and Team
Donna Wainwright Mayeux
February 19, 2012
Donna, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know you will miss her dearly. God's grace to you and the family,
Bill Cudabac
February 19, 2012
I loved this lady and her husband with all my heart and always will. She always knew what I was thinking and I always knew what she was thinking. She and Don were two of the very best. Bill Cudabac
February 16, 2012
Donna, so sorry to hear about your mother she was a wonderful person. my prayers and thoughts are with you. Jody Levine
Agatha Fertitta-McCall
February 15, 2012
Dear Don,
I was sorry to read of the lost of Dagmar. What a kind and beautiful lady she was to everyone. I remember when I first met her at the beauty salon where she was having her lovely red hair coiffured by Jody Parker. I remember thinking what an interesting lady with such a sweet spirit. We became friends instantaneously.
She will be missed greatly and her memory will be forever in my heart, until we met again.
God's blessings to you and the Owen family. You are all in my prayers. Take care my friend. Agatha Fertitta-McCall.
February 14, 2012
"Don--I just learned of Dagmar's death and am so sad. What a beautiful, fun lady she was. Debbie and I always loved the times we spent together with the two of you. Please know that you are in our prayers." John and Debbie Shirley
Kathleen Mullen
February 14, 2012
Don, Donna,Daryl and families ...we were so saddened to hear of diggies passing..we were all shocked, as we didn't realize she was so ill. We all have wonderful memories of her and are so sorry we didn't keep in touch. All of our love and prayers go out to you all..Kathleen and Carl and all of the Mullen and Henderson families...
February 14, 2012
Don and family,
Gerry and I are so sorry for your loss.
I always loved being around Dagmar when she would be with her good friend, Dot Cook, which is my sister.
Gerry and Audrey Rise
Diane & Jerry Childress
February 14, 2012
Don, Daryl, & Donna - I was so surprised and saddened to learn that Aunt Dagmar has gone to her reward. I know, though, that her spunk and humor and love will stay in the hearts of all of us who have loved her for so many years. Mother and I got to spend an afternoon visiting with Dagmar and Don a few months ago while I was in Shreveport and it was such fun!! I'm disappointed that Jerry and I are unable to attend the service tomorrow. I'll be in Salt Lake City and have tried all manner of solutions to rearrange the time so I could just be there a while to share in celebrating Diggie's life and the ways that she touched all of us. Unfortunately, I could not make it work. We love you all and you'll be in our hearts and prayers as you move through these upcoming days. (I wasn't sure if you'd contacted Kristina so I reached out to her today.) Sending you lots of special hugs -Diane
February 14, 2012
I am so sad to hear about Dagmar. What a beutiful person she was and it was hard not to fall in love with her at that first meeting. Don, I worked with you for many years and it was very obvious the love and devotion between the two of you. May God Bless and watch over you and your family through these sad times. Von Meador
Dale Sittig
February 14, 2012
Don,Donna,Darryl
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you'all.As I sympathize with you'all, I think of the great memories she must have left you'all with. Her always beautiful smile and that always postive attitude,only a couple of her gifts.Celine and I are very thankful to notonly get to know her and Don, but to have spent time with them.I know Celine could tell a story or two as they spent time together and they would be good ones--May God Bless and we hope to see you'all on Wednesday
Celine and Dale
GINNNY WILLIAMS
February 14, 2012
DON,DONNA AND DARRYL AND FAMILIES JUST WANT YOULL TO KNOW HOW SAD AND HOW SORRY I AM TO HEAR THE NEWS OF AUNT DIGGIE PASSING . I WAS SHOCKED TO SAY THE LEAST. I WISH I HAD BEEN ABLE TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH ALL OF YOULL THRU OUT LIFE. IM STILL IN KY AND RAISING A GRAND BABY ALMOST 2 SO IT MAKES IT VERY HARD TO TRAVEL. I REALLY WISH I COULD BE THERE WITH ALL OF YOULL BUT IM THERE IN SPRIT PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOULL TO BE ABLE TO GET THRU THIS. TAKE CARE LOVE YOU ALL! GINNY
Content Cortese
February 14, 2012
Don, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. When I worked for the Lavigne's, I nicknamed her Dag-mom because she took me under her wing. She created a work atmosphere of family which I have always cherised and remembered. I always admired the devotion you had for each other. You and your family are in my prayers.
February 14, 2012
Don: Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God be with not only today but done the future path you will travel. Jim & Bev Rizer
Rick and Sheree Pernici
February 14, 2012
Donna, I have great memories of your mother from the days when we were in Jr.High School and High School. I know you will miss her her, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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